Classes and Workshops

T-Shirts, yep we all have
them. Your kids wore them at all those sporting events, you have your
own favorites, or a family member has collected them because they have
special meaning. You don't want to throw them away, so what's next? Go
find the box they're stored in, bring them to class, and let's turn them
into a great family heirloom. It's easier than you think. Learn how to
prep, cut and design a great t-shirt quilt.

In this introduction to machine quilting you will
learn to quilt both marked and free-hand designs. You will also learn
about tools and tips for successful quilting. Bring a quilt top and we
will discuss design ideas in class. You must be familiar with your
sewing machine operation including how to adjust tension and change
presser feet. Click here for supply list.

This Log Cabin really has an attitude! Relax and enjoy topstitched seams, curved edges, no measuring, blocks of different sizes, and raw-edge prairie points embellished with beads. You will create your choice of wallhanging/lap quilt or a bed quilt. Class is suitable for beginners and beyond. Layered Waves book is highly recommended but not required for class.

Explore the freedom of fabric collage! No seams to piece or match, no lines to trace ... just free form cutting of step and window shapes. Step by step your little village will magically come to life. Finished size 16 1/2 inch square. Sewing machines are optional for this class. Most students prefer to spend the time leisurely collaging, however for those of you that work quickly, bring your machines for the end of the day. Class is suitable for beginners and beyond. Click here to see images of other Happy Villages using Karen's technique.

Gudrun loves everything quick and simple, so her quilts might look more complicated than they really are. She loves to find ways to do things quicker and use easier methods. All her patterns are geared toward today's quilt makers, easy and fast with a modern touch.

Featured Block of the Month Programs

Live Laugh Love is a whimsical quilt that features fast and easy fused applique. The designer includes directions for fused applique but you will be given plenty of fabric to complete the applique in the technique of your choice. Each month you will receive fabric and a pattern to complete a portion of the quilt. We are offering this program in either a 6 month or 12 month format. The original fabrics are no longer available but we will match fabric colors and patterns as close as possible to the original. Finished quilt size is 56” x 74”.

Seasons on Pomegranate Lane is designed by Quilted Crow Girls from Australia; it combines two of their loves - cotton prints and woven wool. The quilt design incorporates traditional pieced stars set between wool applique blocks and a wool applique border. All the applique on the quilt is made with felted wool. You can hand or machine applique the wool using your preferred technique. The Crow Girls do not use fusible products but they trace their designs onto freezer paper. Your finished quilt will measure 76" x 76".

Vintage Rose is Judy Niemeyer's and Quiltworx.com's fourth Technique of the Month (TOM) quilt. As you create this quilt you'll learn and perfect basic foundation piecing and construction techniques that Judy uses in all her other quilts. Our block of the month program features the original fabrics shown from Judel and Judy Niemeyer's Timeless Treasures Red and White Forever collection. Each month you will receive a portion of the quilt pattern plus required fabrics. This six month program includes all fabrics for your quilt top and binding plus patterns. Your finished quilt will measure 96" x 96".